Bubba OG strain guide
Bubba OG is an indica-leaning hybrid made from Pre-98 Bubba Kush and Ghost OG. People know it for an earthy, pungent smell with a sweet side and a heavy, relaxed feel that most save for the evening. It also goes by OG Bubba.
Where does Bubba OG come from?
Bubba OG brings together two well-known Kush lines: Pre-98 Bubba Kush, a prized cut of Bubba Kush, and Ghost OG, a cut from the OG Kush family. Two strain databases both give that pairing.
One strain database credits Dr. Greenthumb Seeds with the cross. Not every database names a breeder, and another database simply notes that the strain clearly owes something to OG Kush without going further.
You may see it sold as OG Bubba or OG Bubba Kush. Those names refer to the same strain, though different growers may be working with different plants.
What does Bubba OG smell and taste like?
Bubba OG smells earthy and pungent first, with a sweet note on top. Depending on the batch, people pick up pine, spice, hash, a little diesel or a citrus hint from the OG side. The taste usually follows: earthy and herbal, with pine and a sweet, spicy finish.
One strain database lists myrcene as its top terpene, followed by limonene and caryophyllene. Myrcene brings the earthy, musky base, limonene the citrus lift and caryophyllene a peppery bite.
Bubba OG effects: what people report
People most often describe Bubba OG as relaxed and sleepy, with a heavy body feel that builds as it goes. Many mention getting hungry, and some describe a happy, euphoric start before it settles.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes come up most, and a few people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Bubba OG?
Published listings put Bubba OG anywhere from about 17% to 25% THC, with very little CBD. One strain database's profile sits around 17%, while another database lists it in the low to mid 20s.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying Bubba OG in Canada
Check the name closely: Bubba OG, Bubba Kush and Pre-98 Bubba Kush are related but different strains, and OG Bubba is just another name for Bubba OG.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, since fresher flower keeps more of that earthy, pungent smell.
Bubba OG vs Pre-98 Bubba Kush
Pre-98 Bubba Kush is one of Bubba OG's parents, so both lean heavy, earthy and relaxed. Pre-98 is known for a coffee and hash smell and a very settled, sleepy reputation. Bubba OG adds the Ghost OG side, which brings pine, citrus and a little more sweetness, and it's sometimes listed a few points higher in THC. If you want the classic coffee-and-earth Bubba profile, go with Pre-98. If you like a bit of OG brightness on top, try Bubba OG.
Strains like Bubba OG
If you like Bubba OG, these are the closest matches:
- Pre-98 Bubba Kush: one of its parents, earthy and coffee-like with a heavy feel.
- Ghost OG: the other parent, with citrus and pine and a relaxed reputation.
- Bubba Kush: the wider Bubba line, known for coffee, chocolate and earth.
- OG Kush: the family behind Ghost OG, with pine, fuel and earthy notes.
